Two siblings fight often, and often one of them tries to bring an older brother into the fight by getting the other child to choose their side. This is an example of:

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Triangling is a term used in family systems theory to describe when two individuals in a relationship or family unit drag a third person (often a parent or authority figure) into their conflicts. In this scenario, one sibling is trying to bring the older brother into their fight with the other sibling, thus creating a triangle in the relationship.

Two Siblings Fight Often, and Often One of Them Tries